Procurement Specialist

About Us

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication.

Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications. Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

In this role you would be responsible in providing timely and accurate purchasing / procurement of materials, goods and services according to specified quantity, quality, cost and delivery requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Purchasing of parts and services specified by production requests and requisitions within required timeframes.

• Ensure all purchasing is in accordance with CEA Policies and Delegations.

• Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels of consumables.

• Maintain detailed purchase order records such as quotes and supplier correspondence.

• Proactively provide advice and information to CEA departments in relation to purchasing procedures and procurement status.

• Assist CEA departments with preparing compilation of costing data.

• Accuracy of Data entry as required for Purchasing.

• Contribute to process improvements.

• Regularly monitor supplier performance against the Supplier Evaluation process to ensure improved business outcomes.

Our Benefits

• Six weeks of paid annual leave per year

• Superannuation of 14.0%

• Free car parking

• Paid parental, compassionate, defence reserve & voluntary emergency services leave

• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs

• Health insurance for defence supporters and their families

• Salary packaging for novated leasing

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Our Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and the ability to follow work instructions to carry out specified activities; a level of technical knowledge is an advantage.

• Competent in use of Microsoft applications including Excel at an intermediate level, experience with in use of PRONTO advantageous.

• Sound written and verbal communication skills, particularly to convey CEA needs to, and negotiate with external suppliers (usually via phone/email).

• Demonstrated/ strong ability to accurately record a high volume of data, analyse and monitor numerical figures.

• Ability to interpret technical data and confirm specifications.

• Ability to multi task and prioritise workloads to achieve required outcomes.

Eligibility

• Eligibility

• An Australian Citizen;

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Baseline

• ITAR – This position requires employees to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR). As such, applicants must disclose the following information at the time of application.

  • Place of Birth

  • Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,

  • Countries of issue for current and past passports and

  • Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit www.cea.com.au

How to apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. Please include a current copy of your resume and complete the screening questions. Applications without these elements will not be considered.

CEA encourages the submissions of early applications as we may review, short-list and/or conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email ••••@cea.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted